All eyes will be on Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Manchester City in a clash with major Premier League and Champions League implications. As Chelsea are hit by injuries, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 away win. The Blues are coming off a 7-0 FA Cup rout of Port Vale, but injuries to key players Enzo Fernandez, Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, and Jamie Gittens could disrupt their balance. Liam Rosenior's men have been inconsistent in the league, winning only 25% of their last four home games and scoring 2.0 goals per home match on average.
Manchester City, meanwhile, are flying high after a 4-0 demolition of Liverpool, with just Josko Gvardiol unavailable. City’s away form remains solid, averaging 2.4 goals per game on the road and conceding only 1.0. Historically, Pep Guardiola's team hold the edge in head-to-head clashes, winning 53% of the 49 encounters against Chelsea. With Chelsea conceding 1.25 expected goals per match versus City’s 1.93 xG, this promises an intense, end-to-end affair.
Given Man City's superior form and strong H2H edge, our prediction points toward Away Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (high-scoring potential, 47% of past meetings over 2.5).
This Premier League match will be played on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 16:30.
What is our Chelsea vs Man City prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Chelsea 1 - 2 Man City
Chelsea vs Man City Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Cole Palmer @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Cole Palmer @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Dario Essugo @ 110 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Chelsea +1.5 @ -770 Odds
- European Handicap: Chelsea +2 @ -900 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -143 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Man Utd to Win @ 125 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Man Utd to Win/Man Utd to Win @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Chelsea - No @ -450 Odds
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View OfferChelsea Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlwwllllw | 1.30 |
| Home | dllw | 1.00 |
| Away | wlwwll | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.10 | 3.25 | 4.67 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.25 | 2.17 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.76 | 2.03 | 1.58 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.25 | 0.98 | 1.43 |
Man City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdwldlww | 2.00 |
| Home | wwdlw | 2.00 |
| Away | wwldw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.93 | 2.03 | 1.83 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.17 | 1.26 | 1.08 |
Chelsea vs Man City Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Chelsea (33%)
49 Matches
Man City (53%)
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